«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.Based on a traditional Indian tale, the story follows Manu, who one day rescues a tiny talking fish from a stream and gets far more than he bargained for.The luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.»

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is a thoughtful retelling of Aesop's fable. It's the middle of summer and while the grasshopper is enjoying himself, the ant is busy preparing for winter and when winter arrives both the ant and the grasshopper learn something about the merits of hard work. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.»

Every child's much-loved first card game, with bright fun cards of nursery rhymes' most popular, well-known characters. Gorgeously illustrated by Rosalind Bonnet. Snap is an easy and fun game, which is a great way for young children to develop important sorting, matching and reading skills.

Contains a pack of twelve cards that promote sensory awareness.

«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Stanley is a cat who's scared of anything and everything. So how will he cope when his friends leave him on his own in a house full of strange noises? It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.»

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The book tells the story of the Holocaust from the ancient roots of anti-Semitism through persecution in Post-World War One Europe and the horrors of the 'Final Solution'. Told in a sensitive and informative narrative, this book combines first hand testimony from Holocaust survivors with historical fact. It is illustrated with documentary photography where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for young children. It contains five stories from the Picture Books series: The Twelve Dancing Princesses, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, The Frog Prince and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

This is a new addition to the popular True Stories series. It contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It also contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading. It is perfect for fact-fans and reluctant readers, a must-have series during the 2008 Year of Reading.

Découvre un monde enchanté peuplé de fiers empereurs, de jolies princesses, de gentilles fées et d'animaux magiques. Ce recueil contient des adaptations de dix contes de fées classiques de Charles Perrault, des frères Grimm, de Hans Christian Andersen et d'autres auteurs.

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It describes the life of the Bard, from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright and performer and the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner, illustrator of Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci, alongside photography of real-life locations connected to Shakespeare. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.

Delve deep into the mysteries of Earth's geography to reveal the hidden secrets of life on our planet. This title includes double page spreads on mountains, deserts, the oceans, the atmosphere and icy landscapes such as Antarctica, each one bursting with flaps to lift to reveal scientific and natural history information. It also contains a feature on how climate change is affecting our planet, and what can be done to reduce its effects. It contains over fifty sturdy embedded flaps.

A brand new set of cards in the Spotter's Guide series, which are perfect for insect enthusiasts young and old. Each of the cards in these packs covers a different insect commonly found in the UK and includes basic facts including their size, habitat and diet as well as other amazing facts include life-cycles, egg-laying practices and defences. Usborne Quicklinks will direct readers to sites where they can dig deeper and find more information about their favourite insects as well as fun games and activities. It includes clear diagrams and an insect word glossary.

These brand new cards in the Spotter's Guide series are perfect for spotters both young and old. Each of the cards in these packs shows a different species of animals, illustrating its distinguishing features and statistics such as size and habitat to allow young nature enthusiasts to spot them at the zoo. It also features clear and detailed illustrations. The pocket-sized cards make an easy, convenient and informative companion for all family visits to the zoo or safari.

This is a brand new title in the innovative See Inside series, putting the often intimidating world of mathematics into simple, easy-to-follow language and showing how maths fits into readers' everyday life. It introduces mathematical concepts in the simplest of terms from basic addition and subtraction, through multiplication and division to square roots and algebra. As well as over 50 embedded flaps to lift, each page includes a host of puzzles and games for readers to test their newfound maths skills on, making the book an interactive and informative experience. It is illustrated in a fun and accessible style by Colin King.

This is an informative guide to one of the hottest subjects around at the moment; mankind's effects on the planet and how we can reverse them. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such climate change, recycling, energy sources and the small differences we can all make to save our planet. It is accompanied by the witty and vibrant illustrations of Adam Larkum. It is written in conjunction with climate change experts.

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It presents Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft retold for a younger audience. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic, which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.

Helps readers explore the furthest reaches of our universe, learning how it began and our place among the stars. This book includes double page spreads of the Big Bang, how the first suns and planets were formed and our very own solar system.

Ancient, action-packed stories of the Greek myths retold for today's younger readers. The epic struggle of the great Greek heroes as they seek their revenge on Troy with an army of 100,000 men. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text.

Here are two fantastic brand new additions to the Beginners series, each of which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. It offers terrific reading practise for children who prefer fact to fiction. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. It is of great value for money.